WTC Singapore Launches Renewed Operations
WTC Singapore Launches Renewed Operations, Connecting Capital, Innovation and Global Markets
July 5, 2026 — World Trade Center Singapore (WTC Singapore), a member of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), officially marked its renewed launch on July 5, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to connecting international capital, innovation, and global markets.
As an important member of the WTCA network in the Asia-Pacific region, WTC Singapore will leverage Singapore’s unique position as a globally recognized international financial, trading, and innovation hub. By bringing together international capital, industry, and technology, WTC Singapore will build an open, high-level, and trusted ecosystem for businesses and investors across China, ASEAN, and global markets through three core business platforms: the WTC ONE Club, GlobalX Global Expansion Accelerator, and WTC FUND.
At the launch ceremony, Li Mingxing, WTCA Global Board Member and Chairman of the Asia-Pacific World Trade Business Alliance, highlighted the important role of the Asia-Pacific region as a force for stability, openness, and innovation.
He emphasized that the Asia-Pacific region continues to provide strong momentum for global economic development and expressed his hope that WTC Singapore will fully leverage its strategic position and core functions to contribute to the evolution of globalization and regional development.
Wang Xun, WTCA Vice President, encouraged WTC Singapore to further develop its role as an international capital hub and strengthen the international investment and financing capabilities of the broader WTCA global network. He noted that this focus could become a distinctive competitive advantage and a valuable model for World Trade Centers around the world.
New Leadership Team Appointed
During the appointment ceremony, WTCA Global Board Member Li Mingxing and WTCA Vice President Wang Xun presented official appointment certificates to the newly appointed leadership team of WTC Singapore:
* Blake Zhang — Chairman
* Xiaolan Zhu — Chief Representative & CEO
* Bruce Dong — Secretary General & COO
WTC Singapore Chairman Blake Zhang, a Singapore citizen, brings more than 20 years of Wall Street experience. He has held senior positions at leading financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, and Daiwa Securities, and has successfully led investment and M&A transactions involving more than RMB 130 billion in overseas assets. He also served three consecutive terms as Chairman of the American Asian Financial Association.
With extensive experience in international finance, cross-border investment, and global capital markets, Zhang will lead WTC Singapore in developing its international investment and business connectivity capabilities.
Strategic Partnership to Strengthen China–ASEAN Connectivity
As part of its renewed launch, WTC Singapore signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Financial, Cultural and Trade Promotion Working Committee of the China International Trade Association, a high-level think tank affiliated with China’s Ministry of Commerce.
The partnership will integrate high-level research and policy expertise with WTCA’s global business network. The two parties will collaborate on branded international events, strengthen business and institutional connections, and promote international economic and trade cooperation.
The partnership is expected to further support the development of practical connections between China, ASEAN, and international markets, while creating new opportunities for companies seeking global expansion.
Connecting Global Networks, Capital and Innovation
Cystal Edn, Executive Director of the World Trade Centers Association, also extended her congratulations to WTC Singapore through a video message.
She expressed her expectations for WTC Singapore to work closely with the WTCA global network, leveraging the collective strengths of World Trade Centers worldwide to advance global investment, international trade, and business innovation.
With Singapore as its strategic base, WTC Singapore aims to serve as a bridge connecting businesses, capital, technology, and markets across borders. Its three core platforms — WTC ONE Club, GlobalX, and WTC FUND — are designed to create an integrated ecosystem connecting capital with projects, technology with industry, and businesses with global markets.
Through these platforms, WTC Singapore will support international business networking, investment cooperation, industrial collaboration, and global expansion, while contributing to deeper economic and commercial integration between China, ASEAN, and the global market.
About WTC Singapore
World Trade Center Singapore (WTC Singapore) is the only World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) member in Singapore. Based in Singapore and serving companies globally, WTC Singapore is an international business and investment platform dedicated to connecting international capital, innovation, and global markets.
WTC Singapore operates around three core business platforms: the WTC ONE Club, an international business club; GlobalX, a global expansion accelerator; and WTC FUND, an international investment fund.
Through these platforms, WTC Singapore connects capital with projects, technology with industry, and businesses with global markets. It promotes international exchange and cooperation, industrial collaboration, and global business development, while working to deepen economic and commercial integration among China, ASEAN, and markets worldwide.